Calendar Aug. 22-29

Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.

Wednesday/Aug. 22

Safety Program. 2-3 p.m. at Sunrise at Bluemont Park, 5910 Wilson Road. Vivian Hevey-Swingle, Program Clinical Coordinator presents "When to Yield: An Overview for Seniors of the Skills Necessary for Safe Driving." Call Roz Minett at 703-531-2127 by Aug. 20 for a reservation. No charge.

Movie Time. 6:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Watch "Black Gold," which tells the story of the coffee, through the cups that are consumed everyday to the person trying to secure a living wage for the coffee farmers. Free. 703-228-5946.

Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. Drop-in storytime for all ages. Free. 703-228-5715.

Magical Months Campfire. 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. The whole family can participate in many activities such as stories, meeting animals, games and more. $3/participant. Registration required 703-228-4747.

Spiked! 11 a.m.-noon at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 5-8 with adult can learn about things that are spiky and why they are so prickly with walks and activities. $1/person. Registration required 703-228-4747.

Terrific Termites. 1-2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 8-10 can learn about termites, from what they eat to who eats them. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.

Magical Months Campfire. 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. The whole family can participate in many activities such as stories, meeting animals, games and more. $3/participant. Registration required 703-228-4747.

Herbal Lore and Growing Tips. Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, 300 S. Kensington St., will host a free event, "Herbs for Taste, Scent and Health" from 1:20-2:30 p.m. Learn about how local herbs can influence every day life. For assistance call 703-228-6400.

Sunday/Aug. 26

Moon Madness. 8-9 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Families with children ages 6 and up can learn about the moon – why it changes, where it came from and more. Then study the full moon with telescopes and binoculars and find landmarks such as the Apollo 11 landing site. $3/participant. Registration required. 703-228-3403.

Naturalists’ Collectors Club. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Children can learn about science and the environment with a new lesson every meeting. Go home with a new artifact, such as feathers, seeds and more. $4/participant. Registration required, 703-228-3403.

Thursday/Aug. 30

Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. Drop-in storytime for all ages. Free. 703-228-5715.

Play Day. 4-6:30 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon/Iwo Jima Memorial Grounds. Families can enjoy a variety of performances by Robbie K, Phil Melancon and more. Free. Picnics encouraged and there will be off stage performances as well. 703-228-1850 or www.arlingtonarts.org/planetarlington.htm.

Music Performance. 4:30-6 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon/Iwo Jima Memorial Grounds, Arlington. There will be a variety of family entertainment including music by Robbie K, Phil Melancon and Asheba. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org/planetarlington.htm or 703-228-1850.

Art Show. The Jefferson Assisted Living Community will hold its first show and sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the community, 900 N. Taylor St. More than 20 artists will be represented, displaying works in oils, pastels, pottery and more. 703-524-7049 or visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.

Sunday/Sept. 9

Jazz With JSSA. 5:30 p.m. at the Clarendon Ballroom on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington. Proceeds benefit JSSA’s growing program. Four volunteers will be honored and then enjoy a performance by Anat Cohen. To purchase tickets call Keren Korman at 301-816-2667 or kkorman@jssa.org.

Art Show. The Jefferson Assisted Living Community will hold its first show and sale from noon-3 p.m. at the community, 900 N. Taylor St. More than 20 artists will be represented, displaying works in oils, pastels, pottery and more. 703-524-7049 or visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.